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South Dakota (SD) Property Tax Info
| Property Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 22 |
| Corporate Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 1 |
| Sales Tax Rank in US (best =1) | 35 |
| Effective Real-Estate Tax Rate | 1.30% |
| Is Personal Property Taxable | No |
| South Dakota State Website | https://sd.gov/ |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Largest City | Sioux Falls |
| Largest Metro Area | 265,653 |
Important Dates
For Real Property
- South Dakota Property Tax Filing Deadline Exempt
- South Dakota Property Tax Appeal Deadline 15-Mar, Thursday before the 3rd Monday
For Business Personal Property
- BPP Filing (Rendition) Deadline Exempt
- BPP Appeal Deadline Exempt
South Dakota Property Tax Rate
Across South Dakota, the average effective property tax rate is 1.22%. This surpasses both the national average of 1.07% and the average in North Dakota, which is 0.99%.
Across the state, the average effective property tax rate is 1.22%. Homeowners living in a primary residence in South Dakota are eligible for a tax rate reduction. Property taxes in South Dakota can be levied by any of the following tax authorities: school districts, cities, townships, counties, water districts and additional special districts for specific purposes such as fire protection or sanitary systems.
How does South Dakota Property Taxes Work?
Property taxes in South Dakota can be levied by any of the following tax authorities: school districts, cities, townships, counties, water districts and additional special districts for specific purposes such as fire protection or sanitary systems. Taxes are based on a home’s true market value, which is determined annually by the county director of equalization in each county.
The tax rate on a home in South Dakota is equal to the total of all the rates for tax districts in which that home lies, including school districts, municipalities and counties.
An owner-occupied residence, which is a property that the owner lives in, is eligible for a lower tax rate than other types of property.